Exports rise 1.6% in Q1, reflecting expanding global market reach — industry minister
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that foreign trade results for the first quarter of this year reflect the resilience of the national economy and the ability of Jordan’s productive sectors to maintain their presence in external markets despite economic and r»»»
Middle East war sends global air travel demand into reverse, IATA reports
AMMAN — The Middle East war has dealt a significant blow to the global aviation sector, causing worldwide passenger demand to fall by 3.4 per cent in April, according to new figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).The sharp decline was driven primarily by a collapse i»»»
Jordan Bromine Company (JBC)
AMMAN — Established in 1999 through a strategic Jordanian-American partnership between Arab Potash Company and Albemarle Corporation, Jordan Bromine Company (JBC) is a leading global producer of bromine and bromine derivatives and the world's second-largest exporter of bromine. Through continuous e»»»
Arab Potash Company (APC) – Company Profile
AMMAN — Established in 1956, the Arab Potash Company (APC) is the sole producer of potash in the Arab world and one of the leading mining and industrial companies in Jordan.Over the decades, APC has grown into a globally recognised producer, ranking as the eighth-largest potash producer worldwide b»»»
Press Review - Trump's oil blockade on Cuba aggravates Havana's garbage crisis
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 1: Piles of trash are flooding Havana, as Cuba struggles under US President Donald Trump's oil blockade. Next, papers look at the latest cancer research breakthrough and the industry of hair transplants. Also: US farmers find alternative ways to make money. Finally,»»»
Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, the far‑right Trump fan who could lead Colombia?
Far-right defence attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella topped the first round of Colombia’s presidential election Sunday, followed closely by leftist senator Ivan Cepeda. A fervent supporter of US President Donald Trump as well as the authoritarian crime crackdown of El Salvador’s Pres»»»
'Most extreme right-wing fringes of Netanyahu govt call for far greater military action in Lebanon'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Filippo Dionigi, Senior Lecturer of International Relations specialized in Middle Eastern politics at the University of Bristol. As Israeli forces push deeper into southern Lebanon than at any point since the end of their occupation in 2000, the seizure of»»»
France bans Israeli offensive weapons from major defence show
France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition, organisers said Monday. While the Israeli defence ministry denounced the "disgraceful decision", Eurosatory organisers said Israeli defence systems were authorised to par»»»
Truth or Fake - Iran rejects reports President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned over power struggle
Over the last 24 hours, reports have surfaced claiming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to an alleged power struggle between his government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps which is “excluding” him from decision-making in the Iran war. Tehran has outright denied the reports»»»
The Debate - Forever at war? US, Iran trade blows as Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon
About that four-week campaign that the Pentagon promised… Overnight volleys between Iran and the United States met by many with a shrug…so often has the current ceasefire been violated. Even the deal in the works is mostly to roll over that fragile truce and open more talks… not to permanently sett»»»
'Healthy consensus in Israel' on pursuing Lebanon campaign, expert says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, B»»»
Ethiopia: 'One of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, but wealth distribution is terrible'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Africa Specialist and Political Science Professor at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. Amid ongoing conflict, will Ethiopia's elections be "free and fair"? While acknowledging that electoral proced»»»
'Not Western version of democracy': 147 constituencies allegedly excluded from Ethiopia's election
As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about represen»»»
Spotlight - 'Not Western version of democracy': 147 constituencies allegedly excluded from Ethiopia's election
As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about represen»»»
Senegal's ousted prime minister says his party will not participate in new government
Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new government, Ousmane Sonko, the recently ousted prime minister and party president, said on Monday,raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a daunting debt crisis. Senegal's Pastef party will not participate »»»
Conflicting US-Iran statements deepen uncertainty over Hormuz, uranium talks
The status of ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations remained unclear Tuesday as both sides issued conflicting statements on whether talks were advancing or on the verge of "collapse", deepening uncertainty over the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program. Fresh doubts emer»»»
Iran’s Qalibaf to Lebanon’s Berri: If Israeli Attacks Don’t Stop, We Will Not Only Suspend Negotiations But Also Rejoin Battle - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges
BusinessUnited States of AmericaAlphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surgesLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering https://p.dw.com/p/5Egs»»»
Continued Iranian attacks on Kuwait constitute dangerous, unacceptable escalation: GCC
RIYADH: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest possible terms of the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait. "These actions represent a dangerous and irresponsible escala»»»
From childhood to graduation:Twin sisters reflect on their journey at QF
Tribune News Network Doha Since early childhood, twin sisters Taif Nasser and Nouf Al Malki have been part of the community at Qatar Academy Sidra (QAS), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education. Growing up together within the same learning environment, the sisters say their school exper»»»
QF’s learning landscape:From school to university,the journey continues
Tribune News Network Doha For students graduating from Qatar Foundation’s schools after years of learning, growing, and building their dreams within their classrooms, and who have now been accepted into one of the organisation’s universities, it’s a moment that feels like much more than just the st»»»
Qatar calls for multilateral cooperation to curb transnational organised crime
QNA Vienna Qatar took part in the 35th session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), which was convened in Vienna. The delegation was headed by Legal Advisor to the Minister of Interior HE Major-General Dr. Abdullah Yousef Al Mal, who underscored the imp»»»
Sky Realty cuts stake in Bonyan to 78.7% Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Sky Realty Holding Limited reduced its shareholding in Bonyan for Development and Trade to 78.708% from 82.71% after selling a 4.002% stake at a total value of EGP 338.498 million, according to a statement. Sky Realty sold 68.245 million shares in Bonyan at an average price of EGP 4.9»»»
NY Fed: Rise in remote work may be related to youth unemployment - UPI.com
Researchers from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York say that the rise of remote work is linked to the rise in unemployment among more recent college graduates. File photo by Tony Avelar/EPA-EFE June 1 (UPI) -- Research shows that a rise in remote work since the COVID-19 pandemic is connected to a»»»
Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative
Two possible Ebola cases in Brazil ruled out as patients test negative 6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoe Coughlan Getty Images Two suspected cases of Ebola in Brazil have been cleared after both patients tested negative for the virus, local health authorities have said. The indivi»»»
MINISTER OF MUNICIPALITY MEETS KYRGYZ AMBASSADOR
Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar HE Aibek Toktobolotov on Monday. The meeting explored ways to boost bilateral relations across fields of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»
Ministry of Municipality highlights Qatar Gene Bank’s achievements in conserving genetic resources
QNA Doha The Ministry of Municipality (MoM), represented by the Biotechnology Section and the Gene Bank of the Agricultural Research Department, highlighted the key achievements of the Qatar Gene Bank in conserving genetic resources and protecting biodiversity during celebrations marking the Intern»»»
Embassy of India, ICBF to hold special consular camp in Al Khor
Tribune News Network Doha In a continued effort to bring essential consular services closer to the Indian community residing across Qatar, the Embassy of India, Doha, in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), will organise a special consular camp in Al Khor on Friday, June 1»»»
Embassy of India, ISC mark 25-day countdown to Int’l Day of Yoga 2026
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Embassy of India in Doha, in collaboration with the Indian Sports Centre (ISC), organised a vibrant “25 Days to International Day of Yoga 2026” celebration at MES Indian School, drawing enthusiastic part»»»
Anti Smoking Society marks World No Tobacco Day with awareness drive
Tribune News Network Doha The Anti Smoking Society, operating under the patronage of Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health, marked World No Tobacco Day with an awareness procession and an interactive discussion at the Mediaplus Conference Room, highlighting the importance of collective action against t»»»
Embassy’s monthly meeting reviews consular, community matters
Tribune News Network Doha A wide range of consular and community-related issues were discussed and addressed during the monthly meeting convened at the Embassy of India in Doha under the guidance of Ambassador Vipul. The meeting brought together embassy officials, representatives of the Indian comm»»»
Alaraby 2’s ‘Kyf Al-Hal?’ explores identity, independence and bond between twins
Tribune News Network Doha Kyf Al-Hal?, hosted by Milad Hadchiti on Alaraby 2, welcomed Qatari twins Sara and Hajar Abdel Rahman for a captivating conversation that went beyond their striking resemblance to explore the complexities of the twin relationship and the questions it raises about identity,»»»
QC distributes food baskets to Arab communities in Somalia
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to families from Yemeni, Syrian and Sudanese communities in Somalia, as well as to Somali families displaced from Yemen. The initiative, implemented under the “The Greatest Days” campaign and supported by donors in Qatar bene»»»
beIN wins 2 covetedbroadcasting awards
Tribune News Network DOHA beIN Media Group, the global sports, entertainment and media conglomerate, won two prestigious broadcast industry accolades at the annual Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards in Singapore. Taking home the top prize in the ‘Digital Transformation – Qatar’ and ‘IP Broadcast Sol»»»
GU-Q appoints Prof Clyde Wilcox as acting dean
Tribune News Network Doha Professor of Government Clyde Wilcox has been appointed Acting Dean of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) effective from 1 June 2026 bringing experienced leadership to the university as the campus enters the second year of its renewed 10-year agreement with Qatar Founda»»»
Podar Pearl School wins first place at Alice Programming Competition
Tribune News Network Doha Team Martians from Podar Pearl School secured first place at the prestigious Alice Programming Competition held at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, emerging as champions among talented young innovators from across the region. The winning team, comprising Mahin Mohammed»»»
World-class fare, family-friendly entertainment on Qatar Calendar for June
Tribune News Network Doha This June, Qatar Calendar presents a vibrant line-up of events and experiences as part of the ‘Hala Summer’ campaign, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy a season filled with world-class sport, major exhibitions, cultural performances and family-friendly entertainment»»»
QU’s MSBA students earn globally recognised CDMP certification
Tribune News Network Doha The College of Business and Economics at Qatar University (QU) proudly celebrated the achievement of four students from its Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme who have earned the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification from DAMA In»»»
MoPH organises insightful discussions as part of Int’l Coaching Week events
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) recently organised several events for the International Coaching Week in collaboration with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), under the theme: “Adapt – Evolve – Thrive: Coaching for Resilience in a Changing World”, at the Min»»»
MoL launches nationwide awareness campaign on heat stress prevention
QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Monday launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to protect workers from heat stress during working hours, in cooperation with several partners from both the public and private sectors. This is in preparation for the implementation of Ministerial Decision »»»
Ashghal adopts advanced technologies to enhanceinfra project efficiency
QNA Doha Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the adoption of advanced technologies and modern equipment to improve the efficiency of curb construction and paving works across infrastructure projects, as part of its broader strategy to implement smart solutions and enhance project»»»
Iran warns ‘response will be completely different’ if US attacks continue
The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it carried out a retaliatory strike on an air base used by the US after American forces attacked targets in southern Iran over the weekend. The latest exchange has further strained a fragile ceasefire reached in April after more than a mon»»»
Vital to keep a UN force in Lebanon after current peacekeepers depart: Guterres
UNITED NATIONS, United States: UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday that it will be necessary to maintain peacekeepers in Lebanon after the mandate of the current mission expires at year-end. In a report to the Security Council seen by AFP, Guterres proposes three options ranging from nearly 2,000»»»
How Trump reined in Netanyahu in Lebanon after Iran threatened to quit talks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday pulled the brakes on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to bomb Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs after Iran threatened to abandon its negotiations with the U.S. over Israel's actions in Lebanon. An Israeli official told U.S. news por»»»
Trump reins in Netanyahu over Lebanon after Iran threatens to quit talks – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Trump and Netanyahu last December at Mar-a-Lago. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images President Trump on Monday pulled the brakes on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to bomb Hezbollah targets in Beirut after Iran threatened to abandon its negotiations with the U.S. over Isra»»»
Businessman Hatem Chaabouni released on TND 60 million bail, says juidicial source
Tunis, June 1 (TAP) - A criminal chamber specialising in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance has ordered the release of businessman Hatem Chaabouni on bail of TND 60 million, to be deposited with the Tunisian Treasury, a...»»»
U.S. crude exports hit record high as Gulf supplies falter
Washington, June 1 (SANA) U.S. crude oil exports rose to an unprecedented level in May, driven by increased demand from Asian and European refineries following the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that broke out on February 28, ship-tracking data showed Monday. Data from analytics firm Kepler, reported b»»»
Scott Ritter: Cuba could be the bite Trump can’t chew
With much of the world’s attention on the still unresolved conflict between the US and Iran, the average consumer of news may be forgiven if they had forgotten that the US had, on January 3 of this year, launched a mini-invasion of Venezuela which resulted in the death of scores of people, includin»»»
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
WASHINGTON: The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States. The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the co»»»
Housing market gains momentum in May
Poland’s housing market regained momentum in May after a weaker April, with developers selling about 4,500 apartments across the country’s seven largest markets, up 12% m/m and 21% y/y, according to Otodom. Reservations surged to 7,100 units, the highest level since the 2023 boom triggered by the S»»»